Little Rock, Arkansas – A Drew County woman has been thrust into the spotlight after claiming a $200,000 prize in the July 22 Natural State Jackpot drawing. S. Johnson, who had temporarily stopped playing the lottery, decided to return to her routine in hopes of landing a big win. Little did she know that her decision would lead to a life-changing fortune.
According to the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, Johnson purchased her winning Quick Pick ticket at Smoker Friendly #1124, located at 460 US Highway N. in Monticello. The numbers on her ticket — 17, 23, 29, 35, and 39 — turned out to be the winning combination that secured her a massive payout.
The 200K win was a surprise for Johnson, who had taken a break from playing the lottery for some time. “I almost passed out!” she said when she learned of her good fortune. Her reaction speaks to the shock and disbelief that often accompanies such unexpected windfalls.
Two days after the drawing, Johnson claimed her prize at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Claim Center. As for her plans for the winnings, she intends to donate and save a portion of the money, demonstrating both generosity and careful planning for her future.
Johnson’s story serves as a reminder that sometimes, it only takes a return to routine for luck to strike. For her, it was a brief return to playing the lottery that led to a jackpot worth $200,000, forever changing her financial future.
